Well I just parked my car for the night when I noticed that there was some slight smoke coming out of the grill. I popped the hood and it seemed that all of it was coming from the radiator. It wasn't a ton, but enough for concern. Is there a definate way to test the radiator on a car or should I just buy a new one?

 

you can go by a radiator or any shop and have them pressure test the system that will show the leak call around for pricing. If the rad is bad buy a newone, aluminum is almost impossable to repair

 

Find out exactly where the leak is coming before you buy anything...Fill the system back up,then start it up and as it warms up to temperature, start looking for the leaks...With a flashlight if available....

 

I went to check it out again and it leaked out almost all the anti freeze in the radiator. It seems to be coming from the bottom towards the driver side. I guess I'll go pick up a new one 2moro, how mcuh should a new one run? WOuld it be worth it to buy a junkyard one?

 

Get a new one, think of spending no more than 60 dollars. If you don't have the money you can get one of those radiator leak fix things from walmart for like $5 then ride a week like that. I used that in my Sunbird when I found out I had a pinhole leak. It has held through temps of over 200 (damn cars heat up quickly and you have to keep a fan switch as the ecu and thermostats are crappy.)

 

Autozone has them for about $200

Ebay has them for $125

I have one {used} for $25

 

I owuld jump on it, but I need one by 2moro.

 

If you plan on keeping the car then new would be best.....

 

If you can come to ct then you can rip mine out for the same price. I just got it replaced last year.

 

Go hit up sambucci bros. over by shea stadium and pick up a used one should run you about $50-60. Just make sure of no cracks or anything.

 

thats exactly were I was planning on going.